Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L21 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L21 was manufactured 5 months before the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L21 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung HZ25W
L21 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L21
HZ25W | L21 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung HZ25W
L21 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L21 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L21 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 and the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and HZ25W.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ25W to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L21 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Samsung HZ25W |
Alternate name | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $350 |